Friday was a big day worldwide as people came together to boast about love, but Megan Thee Stallion was busy planning for her 25th birthday celebration. February 15 Megan Thee Stallion's decided to kick things off in Chicago during NBA All-Star Weekend. "HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO A REAL B*TCH REAL AQUARIUS S*IT," wrote the rapper on social media. "IT’S A REAL B*TCH HOLIDAY."
Later, Megan shared a video of herself "riding the boat," but on Monday (February 17), she gave fans an intimate glimpse into her birthday weekend festivities with another clip. The Houston Hottie, her team, and a few of her friends hopped on a private jet to Chicago. The group enjoyed themselves as they twerked to Luke's "It's Your Birthday" and had pillow fights on the flight.
Megan and friends then joined together for a birthday dinner, and in the video Megan shared, Tory Lanez can be seen taking a few shots with the "B.I.T.C.H." rapper. Things moved on to the after-party at a club where fans were excited to get an up-close-and-personal look at Megan. DaBaby was there to give his "Cash Sh*t" collaborator hugs and sip on some drinks, so check out Megan Thee Stallion's birthday celebration below.
View this post on InstagramShannon Brown Calls Monica His "Forever Valentine"
Shannon Brown and Monica Arnold finalized their divorce last year but it looks as if he’s still in love with his ex.
The NBA All-Star Weekend may have been a vacation for many celebrities who stormed Chicago for the star-studded event, but for Shannon Brown, it was just a trip home. The former professional basketball player was just one of the dozens of NBA ballers on the scene, and while Shannon was in town, he stopped by the WGCI radio station to talk for a few minutes. He discussed the loss of Kobe Bryant and some of his best plays during his career, but before he left, one of the hosts wanted to know what she could do to get Shannon and his ex-wife Monica back together.
Gabe Ginsberg / Stringer / Getty ImagesShannon and Monica‘s divorce was finalized back in October 2019, but the former couple still co-parent and spend time with one another. Since announcing their split, Shannon has dipped into Monica’s comment sections on social media with flirtatious responses to her selfies. When asked by the WGCI radio host if he wanted to get back together with the singer, Shannon said, “She’s my forever valentine. I definitely… I’m gon’ get sentimental again. She’s just a huge part of how I think about love, I guess.”
“She show love, I try to show it back,” he continued. He told the host whatever she needed to do to bring them back together, he’s down for it. He didn’t completely say that there’s hope for reconciliation, but it’s clear that he wants his woman back. Shannon and Monica met and married in 2010 and share two children together. Monica also has two other children with her ex Rodney “Rocko” Hill. Watch Shannon’s interview in full below.
Stephen A. Smith Gets Fans Hyped With His Latest Admission
All-Star weekend needs more of Stephen A. Smith.
Stephen A. Smith made waves this past weekend when he helped coach one of the All-Star celebrity teams as part of the NBA's annual festivities. Smith is one of the most entertaining men in all of sports media and his antics were on full display during the match. Smith even got hit with a technical foul for mouthing off at the referees. It was truly a spectacle to behold and everyone on social media was talking about it.
Ever since the end of the match, fans have been on Twitter begging for Stephen A. to coach the team next year. Some fans are even demanding that Smith take to the court and actually play in the celebrity match. Yesterday, Smith got fans excited as he claimed he would actually do it.
If Smith does play in the match, it will be interesting to see how he does. There have been times where the First Take host has shown us his jump shot which always seems to go in. Smith's presence on the court would truly be a sight to behold and we really hope it happens. If you thought he was overly competitive as a coach, just imagine him as a player.
Kobe Bryant Lamborghini Owner Puts Luxury Whip Up For Sale: $170K
Kobe Bryant’s death prompted a man to get his 2015 Lambo wrapped in a custom Lakers design. After going viral, he’s put it up for sale.
The tributes to Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna continue to pour in worldwide. New murals are created almost daily, the father-daughter duo are constantly mentioned in interviews, and on the heels of NBA All-Star Weekend, the Bryant’s continue to make headlines. Jennifer Hudson gave a moving tribute to the late basketball icon and we’re sure that the entertainment and sports industries aren’t even close to finishing their tributes to Kobe.
One person said he was “so moved” after learning about the helicopter crash that took the lives of Kobe, his daughter, and their seven friends that he decided to wrap his 2015 Lamborghini Huracan in a full Los Angeles Lakers Bryant tribute. We previously reported on the Lambo as it was spotted cruising around Chicago during All-Star Weekend, and now TMZ states they’ve spoken to the owner who is ready to part ways with his Kobe-pride ride.
Joe Carbonara told the publication that he took his silver Lamborghini to X-Treme Graphics in the Chicago area to get his car custom-designed. It reportedly took two days to complete the job and while the whip has gone viral, Carbonara has put it up for sale. Before it exchanges hands, however, Carbonera intends to flaunt it as much as possible “in music videos and at special events.” If you want to be the next owner, Carbonara is willing to part with the Kobe-designed vehicle for $170K. Check out some photos and video clips of the custom Lambo.
J. Cole & Kanye West Sat Together At NBA All Star Game
After years of throwing subliminals at Kanye West in his music, J. Cole was seated next to the rapper at NBA All-Star Weekend and nobody looked happy about it.
Among all the high-profile guests at the NBA All-Star Game last night in Chicago, Illinois, one of the strangest appearances had to go to Kanye West and Kim Kardashian West being seated right next to J. Cole in the courtside area. The two rappers have never seemed to see eye-to-eye on things and, while there's certainly mutual respect, West's recent behavior has led the Dreamville head honcho to be critical of him in his music. Most notably, their differences were displayed on "False Prophets," a song which Cole has confirmed relates to Kanye partially. For some reason, the two rappers reunited on the sidelines this weekend and, when a photographer walked over to grab a few shots of them, nobody looked too pleased about the situation.
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images"Cole sitting with Kanye after he's been dissing him on songs for the past like 3 years is kinda wild," wrote Drew Corrigan, a Philadelphia 76ers commentator, on Twitter. The post included a photo of Cole and Kanye looking miserable. Fans are commenting that the North Carolina rapper looks like he wishes he could be anywhere but in that stadium at that moment, whereas Ye's smug look is somewhat on-brand for him anyways. Still, they likely would have preferred getting seated a little further away from each other.
At least they enjoyed a good showing from both All-Star squads, who put on an exhibition game that we'll remember for the next few years. Do you think the tension was as strong between Cole and Kanye as it seems?
New Balance Unveils Kawhi Leonard’s First Signature Sneaker
New Balance unveils Kawhi Leonard’s first-ever signature silhouette, the New Balance KAWHI.
After originally adopting the New Balance OMN1S as his go-to on-court silhouette, the Boston-bred athletic apparel company is blessing Kawhi Leonard with his very first signature sneaker, the New Balance KAWHI. Less than two years ago, Kawhi Leonard and Jordan Brand shared a budding relationship that was for sure going to provide the sneaker community with unlimited sneaker grails. However, when the two-time NBA Champion decided to take his talents to New Balance he left the basketball realm and sneakerheads in collective confusion.
The New Balance KAWHI features a white mesh upper complete with heat-transferred synthetic overlays, textile mesh quarter panels, and mid-ankle cut collar. The synthetic heel counter acts as a lockdown bed while the specifics about the sneaker’s midsole cushioning remains to be a mystery. The multicolored tongue flaunts Kawhi’s newest logo while the transparent, herringbone-patterned outsole provides the silhouette with more character.
Kawhi Leonard is currently wearing his sneaker during tonight’s NBA All-Star game while fans of the sneaker will be able to get their hands on the brand new basketball sneaker sometime this spring. Check out Kawhi Leonard’s New Balance KAWHI signature silhouette in detail in the photos provided below and let us know your thoughts on the sneaker in the comment section below.
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Dr. Dre Produced An All-Star Kobe Bryant Tribute: Watch
Dr. Dre’s Kobe Bryant tribute aired prior to the NBA All-Star game.
Dr. Dre did what he does best and crafted the perfect two-minute tribute video for his late-friend, Kobe Bryant. Since the death of Bean, his daughter, and the seven additional passengers on that helicopter, the NBA has been scrambling to pay homage to the NBA legend. Yesterday (Feb. 15), the NBA commissioner, Adam Silver, announced that the NBA All-Star MVP Award would be renamed in honor of Kobe Bryant, while Team Lebron will wear the number two in remembrance of Gianna Bryant and Team Giannis will wear the number 24 in memory of Kobe Bean. Now, Dr. Dre’s lust for perfection spilled over into the visual world for his latest creation in memory of the Black Mamba.
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Prior to this evening’s NBA All-Star game, TNT debuted a tribute video produced by none other than Compton’s finest Dr. Dre, Jack Bannon, and Gibson Hazard. The two-minute video featured a montage of Kobe Bryant’s career highlights from his high school days to his 1998 Slam Dunk Contest victory to his fifth NBA Championship with the Los Angeles Lakers. Sporadic images of Bean and Gianna sharing moments together were also captured during the clip while Dr. Dre’s perfectly mixed instrumentation narrates the life of the now immortal Kobe Bryant. The tribute video comes to a close with the notorious “Woman to Woman” sample playing in the background as Kobe and Gianna stand atop the ‘Kobe Center.’
While Kobe Bryant and Gianna Bryant were privately laid to rest earlier this week, all of Los Angeles and fans around the globe will gather by the thousands to celebrate the life and legacy of Kobe Bryant and his daughter on Feb. 24.
Check out Dr. Dre’s 2020 NBA All-Star Kobe Bryant tribute video below.
Kanye West Performs Sunday Service During All-Star Weekend: Watch
Kanye West is back in his hometown of Chicago for an NBA All-Star Sunday Service performance.
Kanye West returned to his hometown of Chicago, IL for a one-off Sunday Service performance during NBA All-Star Weekend. Throughout this weekend's festivities, Kanye West gave back to the community of Chicago giving away his brand new YEEZY Basketball sneakers for free and getting free promo for the kicks as the Migos' Quavo took to the court in the new silhouette during the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game. While Ye's sneakers got some free publicity this weekend, the "Back To Life" producer quietly revealed that he was going to perform at the University of Illinois Chicago's Credit Union 1 Arena this Sunday (Feb. 16) his Twitter account.
Almost instantly, tickets sold out for the one-time, intimate show that featured a gospel rendition of "Can't Tell Me Nothing," "Jesus Walks," and more. Kanye, his choir, and multiple instruments sat atop a hill in the center of the venue, illuminated only by red and blue lighting. The choir surrounded the 21-time Grammy winner as he led the performance periodically stopping to address the crowd about his growth and devotion for God.
Of course, those in attendance couldn't help but post some clips of Kanye's notorious Sunday performances, allowing the rest of his fanbase to revel in the glory of his one-time Chicago show. With that said, check out some of the clips of Kanye West's NBA All-Star Weekend Sunday Service in the videos provided below.
Ten Best NBA All-Star Weekend Sneakers Of All Time
All-Star weekend always provides us with some incredible shoes.
NBA All-Star weekend is here and we have already seen some pretty incredible shoes that will certainly occupy our mind for weeks to come. The weekend’s festivities are always a great time to show off unique colorways of already-established silhouettes. For some athletes, it’s also a good time to demonstrate their latest signature shoes and potentially get more consumers to buy them. If you’re a sneakerhead, All-Star weekend is one of the best events of the year and certainly provides us with plenty of talking points.
Over the years, we have seen some extraordinary sneakers that have made a lasting impression on us. With this list, we are taking a look at the ten best shoes to appear during All-Star weekend in no particular order. From Michael Jordan to Shaq to LeBron James, you might see your favorite player represented. Whether you like these shoes or not, there is no denying their impact on All-Star weekend and sneaker culture as a whole.
Nike Air Maestro (1994)
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Back in 1994, Scottie Pippen was making a name for himself as he had to carry the Chicago Bulls without the likes of Michael Jordan. While he didn’t have a signature shoe, he was still forging his own path thanks to the Nike Air Maestro. His black and red colorway from the 1994 All-Star game remains iconic and helped popularize the silhouette. Over the past few years, we have received some colorways of the Nike Air Maestro II. Clearly, Pippen’s influence from over 25 years ago, lives on.
Reebok Kamikaze II (1995)
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Shawn Kemp was infamous for wearing this silhouette back in 1995 and he eventually made the sneaker incredibly popular amongst kids in high school. At the time, if you showed up to class in these, you were the talk of the town. The bizarre, yet scintillating zig-zag aesthetic made this a one-of-a-kind shoe that has yet to be duplicated. During the mid-to-late 90s and early 2000s, Reebok was dominant when it came to their presence in the All-Star Game and the Kamikaze II was a perfect example of that.
Adidas T-Mac III (2004)
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Say what you will about the staying power of the T-Mac III, there is no denying that this mismatched blue and red colorway made waves when it was revealed at the 2004 All-Star game. Tracy McGrady was a dominant force in the NBA at the time and his shoes were equally impressive. Mismatched shoes weren’t exactly new but they weren’t popular either. Despite this, T-Mac pulled it off to perfection and gave us an instant classic out on the court. When matched with his blue and red uniform, the shoes became that much more impressive.
Reebok Shaqnosis (1996)
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Shaq was becoming an undeniable force in the NBA during the early and mid-90s. By the time the 1996 All-Star Game rolled around, Shaq was a bonafide star with his very own shoe, the Reebok Shaqnosis. What made this shoe particularly unique was the fact that it contained dizzying curves throughout the upper that made you feel like you were being hypnotized, hence the name. The bulky sneaker was made specifically for someone incredibly tall and heavy. While some of Shaq’s other shoes didn’t take off, the Shaqnosis was able to become a mainstay in sneaker culture. So much so, it recently got it’s very own retro.
Air Jordan 3 “True Blue” (2003)
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If you’re a Michael Jordan fan, then you know that the Air Jordan 3 was debuted back in 1988 and “True Blue” was one of the OG colorways. However, the “True Blue” colorway only became a legendary All-Star sneaker back in 2003 when Kobe Bryant wore it. Michael Jordan was about to play in his last ever All-Star game and Kobe wanted to pay tribute. Thanks to this little nod, Bryant was able to elevate the “True Blue” colorway to legend status. It may not be the most popular Jordan 3 colorway but the significance of this offering cannot be understated. Over the years, there have been a few retros of the shoe which elevates it even more.
Nike LeBron 7 “Chlorine Blue” (2010)
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LeBron James has been in his fair share of All-Star games which means he has had plenty of dope sneakers to match. Having said that, there is no doubt in our minds that the Nike LeBron 7 “Chlorine Blue” is his best. The LeBron 7 is considered to be one of the best silhouettes he has ever blessed us with. Mix that profile with a flashy blue upper and you get one of the best LeBron shoes we’ve ever seen. Period. This particular colorway had a lasting impression on the minds of sneakerheads and just a few days ago, it was retroed to commemorate its 10-year anniversary. Needless to say, LeBron came through with a classic here.
Nike Air Foamposite One (Galaxy)(2012)
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Any list without the Galaxy Foamposite doesn’t deserve to exist. The shoe was released back in 2012 and immediately became the stuff of internet legend. Low stock numbers made this shoe almost impossible to cop as sneakerheads began to go crazy just for a chance to buy them at the retail price. Now, prices for this shoe are in the thousands of dollars as deadstock pairs continue to become scarcer. As for the All-Star game itself, Rajon Rondo was the player lucky enough to wear it. If you’re big into sneakers, this shoe probably means something to you and if you somehow got a pair, we highly suggest you never give them up.
Air Force One ‘Sheed’ High (Red Patent Leather)(2001)
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Rasheed Wallace’s Nike Air Force 1 High was pretty popular at the time, especially since there weren’t many players wearing Air Forces on the court. When his Air Force 1 received a custom red patent leather colorway back in 2001, the fans took notice. There isn’t much to say about this shoe other than damn these are flashy. This is a colorway you can’t purchase but if you know, you know. They are easily one of the more unique pairs that have ever graced the All-Star Game’s hardwood.
Reebok Question (2000)
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Allen Iverson was quickly becoming a legend during the early 2000s and at the 2000 All-Star game, the 76ers star was able to show off his infamous Reebok Question. The colorway above was made to pay homage to the Golden State Warriors who were hosting the game that season. While Iverson didn’t wear this offering in the match, the shoe immediately became available for purchase over that weekend. It’s one of those colorways that is still revered to this day and if you’re an Iverson fan, they’re an absolute must-cop. With numerous Reebok Question retros on the horizon, perhaps we will see this colorway again someday.
Air Jordan 11 “Columbia” (1996)
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Michael Jordan’s first full year back in the league after his baseball hiatus was the 1995-96 season. As you can imagine, Jordan was able to make it to the All-Star Game and surprised everyone when he wore his signature shoes in a UNC colorway as opposed to his usual Chicago Bulls. The Air Jordan 11 was already a popular silhouette but the “Columbia” colorway was able to put it over the edge. Just a few years ago, there was a retro of this model and it sold out instantly. Whenever Jordan pays homage to his Alma Mater, people pay attention and this was no different. When you factor in what this All-Star Game meant for Jordan, it makes the shoe that much more special.
What are some of your favorite All-Star game sneakers? Let us know in the comments, below.
Offset To Host Epic Strip Club After Party For NBA All-Star Game
Offset will be commander-in-chief at Ocean Gentleman’s Club on Sunday night.
Apparently, NBA All-Star weekend is just as much about the strippers as it is about the basketball players. It’s clear that the weekend’s events promote ditching the competitive spirit of the regular season in favor of some more lighthearted fun, but the extent of the partying that goes on may be a lesser known fact. For all those out of the loop, TMZ just gave us some inside scoop about what goes down at the after-hour All-Star celebrations.
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As TMZ put it, “NBA All-Star Weekend is like an annual Super Bowl for the strippers.” Strippers fly across the country to whichever city happens to be hosting the year’s All-Star game in hopes of offering their services at its top strip clubs. Some clubs require dancers to pay fees of $300 to $350 per night to be added to their roster. Other clubs recruit women from other states to ensure their patrons receive the best possible entertainment. Considering the large sums of cash these customers come prepared to dispense, it’s important to keep them pleased. Sources over at Ocean Gentleman’s Club, Factory and Club O detailed that each club will have $450,000 in single dollar bills waiting to be tossed in the air.
Offset was enlisted to host one of the biggest affairs of the weekend – Ocean Gentleman’s Club’s Sunday night party after the All-Star Game. Turntable legend Kid Capri hosted that club’s Saturday night bash. Based on Offset’s birthday celebrations back in December, we know he’s capable of tearing down a club and leaving its floor carpeted in cash.
